Which mammals have no teeth?
- Life Science, Science Fun Facts
- September 21, 2012
If you’ve ever tried to make your way through a room at night with the lights off, you know how frustrating it can be to try to find your way through a place you can’t see. Imagine what it’s like for animals that come out at night, or that spend their lives in dark, murky
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